I'm an NHS dietitian - here's what I do to avoid putting on weight READ MORE: Gen Z start eating huge spoonfuls of sea moss as a supplement By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Published: 14:24, 27 July 2024 | Updated: 14:25, 27 July 2024 e-mail View comments Lucy Diamond, registered dietitian and Clinical Director for Innovation at NHS weight management provider, Oviva Like many others getting slimmer, more toned and beach ready might be your short-term goal this summer. But losing a few pounds shouldn't be about 'quick fixes or extreme, fad diets,' warns Lucy Diamond, registered dietitian and Clinical Director for Innovation at NHS weight management provider, Oviva. Maintaining a healthy weight isn't just important for aesthetic reasons it also booths your overall well-being and can help prevent numerous health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes , and certain cancers.
Cutting out refined sugar and staying away from greasy fast-food is one of the more obvious ways to help you lose a few pounds. However, making other food swaps to create fibre and protein rich meals will also help you make your weight loss goals more manageable, says Ms Diamond. Cut down on calories but keep it nutrient dense.
.. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruit, veggies and protein rich food will help you reach your weight loss goals.
But you need to make sure you are keeping an eye on how many calories you eat overall compared to your calorie output. That's because a 'calorie defi.
